Hi All!
I love this new technique I used today. It’s so simple, yet it looks like it took you a long time. And the best part? One stamp set was used. You could honestly use lots of different stamp sets for this technique. All you need is one little piece in your set for your repeat stamping. You’ll see what I mean when you watch the video.
For my detail, I used the Irresistible Pico Embellisher, which is kind of like thinner glossy accents with a very fine tip. This bottle says “shimmer”, but it didn’t appear to have much shimmer. In any event, I think the final glossy touch was a nice addition. Here is a close-up:
Just a reminder that there are only 2 weeks left of Stampin’ Up!’s Sale-a-Bration. I know I said I was going to try and not buy more stuff, but I couldn’t help myself when I saw the new Photopolymer set, Just Kidding. Then, of course, the Ellen Hutson sale yesterday. But now, I’m taking a break. Maybe.
Anyway, enjoy the video and I’ll be back Friday with another really simple card that looks like you took hours and hours to make! 🙂
Supplies:
To purchase at Ellen Hutson, click the EH link. To purchase at Simon Says Stamp, click the SSS link.
 Favorite Flowers |
 1 3/8 in Circle Punch |
 1 in Circle Punch |
 3/4 in Circle Punch |
 MFT Banana Split Ink |
 MFT Limeade Ink |
 MFT Grape Jelly Ink |
 Ranger Black Archival Ink EH|SSS |
 Pico Embell, Shimmer EH|SSS |
 Versamark Ink EH|SSS |
 Hero Arts EH|SSS |
 Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS |
 Hero Arts Black Cardstock |
 Copic .3 Black Liner |
 Stampin’ Up! Acrylic Blocks |
 Sanding Block EH|SSS |
 ATG Tape Runner EH|SSS |
 Dimensionals |
ben9903
Love it! I have that stamp set and would have never thought to mask it off like that. Love the Limeade color of ink!! Thanks for sharing!
Melissa
I LOVE this! So playful and fun! I’m definitely going to search through my stamps to see if I have something that can work with this technique!
shayes
You are a genius! I have that stamp set, and I thnk it came with a Simon Says Card Kit. I would never in a million years have thought to use it the creative way that you did. The card is beautiful, and the colors are perfect. Thanks for sharing.
Valshim
I love this whimsical card…just awesome!
mjs1033
What a fabulous idea! Wow….now I have to look at my stamps!
Myrna
jennyjo88
Adorable, and versatile…I have just the set I can use this technique on!
Irene
I love these graphic kinds of designs. A great way to use stamps – especially perhaps those I’m not that crazy about (why is it in sets that there’s always that one stamp you HAVE to have…and one that you have no idea how to use? lol)
As for sales…give it up, sister-friend. We’re gonners. lol But I do love that “Just Kidding” set.
swimbikerunat60
Love the graphic look of this card, it almost looks like Zentangle images, very colorful and the masking really takes it over the top.
Truly fabulous Darlene, thank you for sharing.
Maria.
PS. you have such steady hands, I’m always amazed at how you draw vertical lines with no ruler and now, CIRCLES!!! Awesome!!
Darlene DeVries
Thank you, Maria. It looks good as long as you don’t get too close! 🙂
conil
This looks terrific. Now I have a new technique to try. Woot!
Patti
Darlene-you are the “master” of looking at a set and seeing it in different ways. This card makes me think of Zentangle or Paisley. Just LOVE it.
Ann
Hi Darlene – love this card but logging in for the first time after subscribing, and I can’t see the video – just a black box! Is there another way I can view videos? I live in Australia, but don’t have any other trouble with other online videos i.e. Catherine Pooler. I’d love it if you could help, as I enjoy your videos and your teaching style so much. Ann
Ann
Don’t worry about responding Darlene – a few more random clicks and the video appeared! Love your creativity – I have this stamp set and would never have thought of using it in that way – that’s why I subscribed to Live Love Cards lol! hugs, Ann
Darlene DeVries
So glad you got the video working Ann. Thank you for your kind words. 🙂
Kylie Adams
Love that idea. So beautiful and I think it would be rather therapeutic stamping all those little masked circles… Going to have to give this a try 🙂
thecardsmith
Yes! This kind of intermediate to advanced technique card design is why I knew I needed to subscribe. I’d never invent that in my own mind, but totally want to try it. I especially love that this is a technique being highlighted, not the stamps. Like you said, I can use any set I have, and different inks, even punch shapes, really. Nicely done.
Linda M Hasz
Beautiful card, Darlene! Love the vibrant colors of inks.
SandraMaria
Super cute card, Darlene! I love the whimsical look as well. Your not perfect card turned out PERFECT!!! =) Thanks for sharing!!
Darlene DeVries
Thank you Sandra. 🙂
Diana
Darlene – don’t know how I missed this one the first time. Love it! And I have this stamp set – you have given me a great idea. Thank you!
Andrea
Love your card, Darlene! Such a neat idea–I’m definitely adding this to my favorites. I was wondering with the pico embellisher, if you shook it? I would think, if it has shimmer in it, maybe it’s like a Perfect Pearls mist that you have to shake to get the fluid and shimmer to mix. Just a thought.I don’t have this product, so I can’t say for sure one way or the other. Anyway, thanks for sharing this technique!